No. 474 in Latvian
bērna
The Latvian word "bērna" means "child's" (genitive singular form of "bērns").
In a sentence
Bērna zīmējumi ir ļoti radoši.
The child's drawings are very creative.
Here, 'bērna' is the genitive case of 'bērns' (child), used to show possession of the drawings.
Es dzirdu bērna smieklus dārzā.
I hear the child's laughter in the garden.
In this sentence, 'bērna' is the genitive case, used to complement the noun 'smieklus' (laughter), indicating whose laughter.
Mums ir jāizprot bērna vajadzības.
We need to understand the child's needs.
Here, 'bērna' serves as the genitive case to clarify the noun 'vajadzības' (needs), again implying possession or association.
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